Schools to extend winter break till Jan 19

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, January 12

As mercury registered the season’s low at 2 degree Celsius, the government has directed its schools to extend their winter break till January 19.

The New Delhi Municipal Council, Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Cantonment Board have been asked to take their call for their schools.

Some private schools too have extended their winter break while some others are suspending primary classes after they resumed classes in view of the chill.

In a circular, the Directorate of Education (DoE) stated: “In view of the prevailing cold conditions and weather forecast by meteorological department that the temperature in the Capital will dip further in the coming days, it has been decided to extend the winter break for primary classes (Classes KG to V) from January 16-19 in all government and government-aided schools.”

“Private schools and education departments of NDMC, MCD and Delhi Cantonment Board can take requisite action in this regard, as per their own assessment,” the circular added.